Acute kidney injury as a predictor of poor outcome post cardiopulmonary bypass in children

Background:  We objective of the current study was to identify the prevalence of AKI and classify them based on Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) staging system. We also evaluated the outcome of patients developing AKI and identified the associated risk factors. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in pediatric cardiac ICU of a tertiary care hospital. Patient 24 hours and > 72 hours, length of ICU stay > 5 days and in hospital mortality.  Conclusions:  AKI following cardiac surgery is common. Although majority of the cases are mild disease and self-limiting it can significantly affect the outcome of these patients.